The City Administrator is the chief administrative officer of the city organization and is appointed by the Mayor and Council to serve in that capacity. The City Administrator oversees the operations of the city organization and its 800-plus full time staff.

As chief administrative officer, he is charged with everything the City does for the citizens of this community. All employees serve under the direction of the City Administrator and he implements the policies and directions adopted by the City Council.

City Administration encompasses several divisions:

The City Clerk's Officemanages and stores all official records of the City of Yuma. The City Clerk conducts all elections of the City.

Media and Public Affairsexists to provide information to citizens of Yuma and the various regional/national media outlets about City and community initiatives, projects and events.